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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,482 and 358,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,482 and 358,938 is: 755,719.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,482 : 358,938 = 358,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,482/358,938 = 358,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,482x = 358,938 × 358,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,482x = 128,836,487,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,836,487,844/170,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,719.01

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